Compare common Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, and Bass reference ranges on one interactive note chart.
Select a row for its note limits, frequencies, and focused voice-type guide.
C3 to C5 is a widely used tenor reference. Comfortable tessitura and the way the voice transitions through the passaggio are more informative than reaching one high note.
The ranges are broad educational references, not fixed boundaries or a diagnosis of voice type.
A vocal range chart places broad voice categories on the same note scale. It makes overlap easy to see: adjacent voice types share many notes even though their comfortable tessitura, timbre, passaggio, and repertoire may differ.
Select a row to view its endpoints and frequency range. Treat the chart as an orientation guide rather than a set of strict boundaries.
Compare Bass, Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Mezzo-soprano, and Soprano on one consistent C2 to C7 scale.
View the note names and approximate equal-tempered frequencies for the selected row.
See why reaching the same pitch does not automatically put two singers in the same voice category.
Open an individual voice-type page for context, typical tessitura considerations, and related FAQs.
Measure your own comfortable range first, then use the chart for comparison.
Use a live vocal range test or another reliable pitch reference after warming up.
Compare both notes with each colored range rather than matching only the highest note.
Expect more than one category to contain some or all of your notes, especially near adjacent ranges.
Use tessitura, passaggio, timbre, weight, and repertoire comfort before choosing a working label.
The chart is best used for comparison, education, and repertoire planning.
See why choral Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass parts may overlap even while occupying different musical roles.
Use note names as a shared reference with a teacher, accompanist, director, or ensemble.
Compare your range with melody limits before moving a song up or down.
Review the similarities and differences between Soprano and Mezzo, Tenor and Baritone, or Baritone and Bass.
These are broad educational references, not universal casting limits.
| Voice reference | Common note range | Approximate frequency range |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | E2-E4 | 82-330 Hz |
| Baritone | A2-A4 | 110-440 Hz |
| Tenor | C3-C5 | 131-523 Hz |
| Alto | F3-F5 | 175-698 Hz |
| Mezzo-soprano | A3-A5 | 220-880 Hz |
| Soprano | C4-C6 | 262-1047 Hz |
Alto is primarily a choral part, while contralto is a classical solo voice classification. Individual singers and specific repertoire commonly extend beyond these references.
Common educational references include Bass E2-E4, Baritone A2-A4, Tenor C3-C5, Alto F3-F5, Mezzo-soprano A3-A5, and Soprano C4-C6. These are approximate rather than strict limits.
Voice types are distinguished by more than extreme notes. Adjacent categories can share much of the same range while differing in tessitura, passaggio, timbre, weight, and repertoire.
Not exactly. Alto is usually a choral part, while contralto is a rare classical solo voice type. Their practical note ranges can overlap substantially.
Range covers the lowest to highest available notes. Tessitura describes the region where the voice can sing comfortably and consistently for longer passages.
Yes, as long as the ranges are treated as broad references. Do not force notes or select repertoire only from an estimated label.
The labels come from classical and choral traditions. Contemporary singers may still use the note references, but genre technique and register use can make the labels less decisive.
Use the Vocal Range Calculator to select your lowest and highest notes or the live Vocal Range Test to detect them from your voice.
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